It’s easier than ever for someone to create a website and post completely made up stories that become international headlines. This makes it harder to tell truth from fiction or share news with others who may not be able to tell the difference either. Luckily, fake news isn’t too difficult to spot. Here’s how, and how…

When the news constantly bombards you with statements and claims that you can’t verify, fact checkers become extremely important. To that end, Google will now surface fact check stories in Google News results.

There’s no denying that the information age has been beneficial, making it easy to learn about nearly any topic quickly. However, that information overload comes at a cognitive cost. If you force yourself to process to much information, you can slip into what’s known as a “mental fog.”

If there’s been an earthquake in your area, you probably want to know as much about it as fast as possible. Google’s making that easier by showing information about your area when you search for “earthquakes.”

You probably think that the more information you have, the better the decisions you make will be. This isn’t always the case. In many cases adding more information can make your decisions worse if it’s not the right information.

You can never learn enough when you’re practicing design. The Summer of Design 12-week email course from designer David Kadavy, based on his book Design for Hackers, is currently free if you sign up in the next twelve days.

Before the general election, each state has its primaries and caucuses, and today’s Iowa caucus kicks off the election seasons. If you’re nodding your head like “yes, of course, the caucus,” but secretly have no idea what the heck everyone is talking about, this explainer is for you.

Whether you’re the person others always turn to for tech support or you’d like to learn how to really use sites like Facebook, Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube but don’t just want to fumble around, Techboomers is a new service that has well-paced, guided lessons to each of those sites, their best features, and more.…

Every day it seems like there’s a new breach, a password to reset, or vulnerability. The trouble with a lot of security news though is that lot of it is important, but then there are garbage stories like this, big on scare and lacking in information, that make you just want to tune out. Let’s break down what’s worth…

When you have to make a big decision in your life, you might feel inclined to ask others for advice. While advice can be comforting, you’re probably better off getting information that you can use to make the right decision for you.

If you’re moving to a new state, safety is probably high on your priority list. This chart from WalletHub shows which states rank the safest, taking into account not just crime rates, but factors like traffic accidents, natural disasters, and workplace injuries.

When it comes to protecting our data, many of us only place a high priority on certain important data like financial information or location. However, even seemingly mundane data can be used to paint a picture if you’re not careful to protect it.

The internet is full of information, but sometimes what you’re looking for needs a different approach. Whether you’re looking for public records, family trees, or really old archives, it’s time to do some offline digging like an old-school journalist. Here’s how to get started.

Facebook has announced that it plans to update its terms of use and privacy policies at the start of next year. Coinciding with this change, the company has introduced Privacy Basics to help you understand how to stay private on the site and how Facebook uses your data.

With most business being done digitally, you might think that business cards don't matter anymore. But they can offer a lot. Here's why they're still important for business and how you can get the most out of yours.

Getting sick seems a lot more stressful now that we have the internet. You can research your symptoms, but inevitably you'll fall down a rabbit hole of illnesses that are so unlikely, every search will turn up a life-threatening disease. It is possible to get reliable, useful information, vet it properly, and even get…